IMPORT-BASIC · Valley View, Ohio
Maximum Distributing, LLC
Doing business as 55 Degrees. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Ohio book
- PAIR-CITY
- Valley View crowd
The record
Maximum Distributing, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (OH-I-21009), with premises in Valley View, Ohio.
- OH-I-21009
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Ohio importer book
- PAIR-CITY
- importers crowd in Valley View
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#15
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | OH-I-21009 |
| Operating name (DBA) | 55 Degrees |
| City | Valley View |
| County | Cuyahoga |
| ZIP code | 44125 |
| State | Ohio |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Maximum Distributing, LLC fits in Ohio
359
importer permits in Ohio · STEADY-BOOK
#15
of 52 states for importers
1,680
all permits in Ohio · DENSE-BOOK
Ohio lists 359 alcohol importers (1.7% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Maximum Distributing, LLC in Valley View holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Ohio's importer book vs every state
Where Ohio's 359 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Maximum Distributing, LLC belongs to
359 15th of 52 higher than 37 of 52 states
States, banded by importer permit count
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source TTB FOIA List of Permittees, aggregated by state · September 2026
Read with Maximum Distributing, LLC
ABS(importer_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
Stonehouse Wines · Connecticut →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Connecticut 355 importers (Δ 4 lighter vs Ohio).
3G Spirits · Oregon →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Oregon 351 importers (Δ 8 lighter vs Ohio).
Rodopi Selections · Maryland →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Maryland 371 importers (Δ 12 heavier vs Ohio).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,325 vs Ohio's STEADY-BOOK).
Ohio permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
Maximum Distributing, LLC sits in Ohio's STEADY-BOOK importer book (359 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
Maximum Distributing, LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Other importers near Valley View
All permit holders in Valley View →Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Maximum Distributing, LLC, both outside Ohio so the neighborhoods are not city or state containment (the in-city list above stays local).
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state importers by city permit-holder count (8 holders in Valley View).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (3 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Maximum Distributing, LLC hold?
Maximum Distributing, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number OH-I-21009. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Maximum Distributing, LLC located?
Maximum Distributing, LLC's permit premises is in Valley View, Ohio (Cuyahoga County), ZIP 44125. Ohio holds 359 importer permits - the 15th most of any state.
How should I verify Maximum Distributing, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number OH-I-21009 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the importer class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading this IMPORT-BASIC plate
Maximum Distributing, LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate (OH-I-21009) authorizes federal importer activity in Valley View, Ohio under the FAA Act. An Importer Basic Permit covers foreign alcohol entry for U.S. commerce; COLA label approval and Customs entry are separate federal steps beyond this roster line.